Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BIRLIBAND, BIRLI BAAND, Burli-, Borliband, n. “A band which is tied over the mouth of a straw-basket. Also burli- and borliband” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Angus Gl. 1914; Sh.4 1934). [′bərlɪ′bɑ:nd]
[Norse byrdel, a handle (Torp).]
